If a second citation for a code offense is issued by the city to the alleged violator and/or the owner of the property upon which the violation has occurred within 24 months of the issuance of a previous citation for the same code offense, the civil penalty shall increase by 25% over the scheduled civil penalty amount. If a third citation for a code offense is issued by the city to the alleged violator and/or the owner of the property upon which the violation has occurred within 24 months of the issuance of a previous citation for the same code offense, the civil penalty shall increase by 50% over the scheduled civil penalty amount. If a fourth citation for a code offense is issued by the city to the alleged violator and/or the owner of the property upon which the violation has occurred within 24 months of the issuance of a previous citation for the same code offense, the civil penalty shall increase by 100% over the scheduled civil penalty amount.
(Ord. 0317, passed 12-23-03)